Finally.

After months and months and months of weighing out all our options and re-evaluating our lives, we are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. That giant leap of faith, that caused our throats to tighten on so many occasions, seems like a little skip now.

Not a tunnel; but, couldn't help sharing my new hallway with you.

The last nine months have been the most difficult time in our lives. We lost Grandma and everything went downhill from there. We've neglected our children trying to get our old house ready to sell and our new house ready to move in - they've been troopers throughout it all, hardly ever complaining and instead immersing themselves in our new adventure. The husband and I have also neglected each other throughout this process - there were many nights filled with anger and many days spent in marriage counselling. I'm happy to report that we are all stronger. So. Much. Stronger. And, more importantly, so much happier.

We are still paying double mortgages for both homes (anyone looking for an AWESOME home in an AWESOME 'burb of Cleveland?) and now we have unexpected medical bills (husband's previous employer canceled our health insurance without notifying us); but, we are surrounded by an extended supportive family that jumps at every opportunity to help us out and new careers that weren't even remotely obtainable just months ago. Thankfully (eh!) through the hardships of life, through those bloodcurdling cries, through those stupid life lessons that make you cry for your Mom - we are finally settling in and living life to the fullest.

It feels so good, you guys. So. Good!